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Median rhomboid glossitis. Candidiasis and not a developmental anomaly
The British Journal of Dermatology
|October 1, 1975
Summary
Candida Albicans infection was detected in all tongue biopsies from patients with median rhomboid glossitis. This finding suggests a fungal link to this common oral condition.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Mycology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Median rhomboid glossitis is a common benign condition affecting the midline of the tongue.
- The etiology of median rhomboid glossitis remains debated, with various factors proposed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential role of fungal infection in median rhomboid glossitis.
- To determine the prevalence of Candida Albicans in patients diagnosed with this condition.
Main Methods:
- Biopsies were obtained from the midline tongue lesions of ten patients.
- Histopathological examination was performed on all biopsy samples.
- Microbiological analysis was conducted to identify the presence of Candida Albicans.
Main Results:
- Candida Albicans infection was identified in 100% of the biopsied specimens.
- All ten patients presenting with median rhomboid glossitis showed evidence of fungal infection.
Conclusions:
- The findings strongly suggest that Candida Albicans infection is a significant factor in the development of median rhomboid glossitis.
- Fungal presence should be considered in the differential diagnosis and management of median rhomboid glossitis.